Yemenat
Yemeni restaurant · Bayridge ·
Authentic Yemeni food, specializing in slow-cooked lamb haneeth
Authentic Yemeni food, specializing in slow-cooked lamb haneeth
"A Bay Ridge Yemeni restaurant that won a spot on the list for dishes such as its well-executed lamb haneeth (braised lamb shoulder) and shakshoka Adeni (a Yemeni-style spin on shakshuka)." - Erika Adams
"Located in Bay Ridge, a neighborhood known for its vibrant Middle Eastern community, Yemenat is a cozy, family-style spot. This local gem shares an appealing a la carte of Yemeni cuisine, featuring classic appetizers like hummus and shafoot and hearty entrees like lamb sughar and shakshoka Adeni. Main dishes like the standout lamb haneeth, or braised lamb shoulder over golden-tinted hadrami rice, are unapologetically generous in portion and perfect for sharing. Even the sides like sahaweq, or grated tomato with spices intended for drizzling over the rice or dipping into with a piece of rashoosh, are sized for a crowd. Heaping plates aside, dining here is more than just a meal; it's a soul-nourishing experience." - Michelin Inspector
"A Cobble Hill classic since 1986, this Yemeni restaurant is still a lively gathering place. It’s also a necessary stop for anyone who loves lamb, and we happen to be card-carrying members of that particular fan club. Two of the best parts of every meal at Yemen Cafe are complimentary: the marag, a thin yet deeply flavorful lamb soup, and a tandoori flatbread ideal for dipping. Slow-roasted lamb haneeth, a hefty portion of richly spiced meat barely clinging to the bone, remains Yemen Cafe’s most popular dish, and for good reason." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, will hartman
"The Cobble Hill outpost of this Bay Ridge restaurant serves traditional Yemeni food in a casual setting. The lamb dishes stand out here, along with the slow-roasted chicken over rice. Meals come with a warming bowl of broth and the portions are plentiful." - Robert Sietsema
"The corner of Court Street and Atlantic Avenue has been a Yemeni neighborhood since the 1970s and Yemen Cafe is an anchor. Lamb haneeth is one of its don’t-miss dishes, a hulking shank cooked in a clay-lined oven called a taboon. There are also assorted kebabs of chicken and lamb as well as bean dishes and bread dips galore. These days, Yemen Cafe has grown with additional locations as well." - Caroline Shin
